All Natural Pore Shrinking Toner / Essence (9/25 Exclusive)
- taralee
- 9 hours ago
- 3 min read

All Natural Formulation
Formulated w/ Niacinamide, Witch Hazel, & a blend of humectants
Formulated for all skin types.
Helps even skin tone and keep skin hydrated.
Formula;
42.2% Distilled Water
1% Glycerin
3% Propanediol
2% Niacinamide
1% Geogard ECT / Preservative Eco / Benzyl Alcohol-SAL (INCI: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin & Sorbic Acid)
0.3% TSGD (INCI; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate)
0.5% Betaine
*If using Campo Violet, Hydrophilic (INCI;Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract,
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Aqua) subtract from the distilled water percentage.

Directions;
Combine all ingredients in order mixing after each one until fully combined. Make sure the Betaine is fully dissolved.
If you want to color your toner / essence add in 0.2 - 2% Campo Violet, Hydrophilic. (Subtract this amount from the distilled water percentage.)
Check and adjust pH between 4.5 - 5.5 Final color may vary depending on products pH when using Campo Violet, Hydrophilic.


How to use;
Use in the AM and PM.
Pour onto a cotton round or into hands, and pat onto skin gently. Use after cleansing, but before moisturizing. Can also be used by soaking a toner pad and keeping on skin for 20 minutes.
100 Gram Recipe
42.2 grams Distilled Water
50 grams Witch Hazel Hydrosol
1 grams Glycerin
3 grams Propanediol
2 grams Niacinamide
1 grams Geogard ECT / Preservative Eco / Benzyl Alcohol-SAL (INCI: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin & Sorbic Acid)
0.3 grams TSGD (INCI; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate)
0.5 grams Betaine
Benefits / Uses of Ingredients;
Distilled Water - Diluent
Witch Hazel Hydrosol - helps tone the skin. is astringent & soothing. has tightening effects & balancing properties.
Propanediol - humectant that hydrates the skin (Learn all about Humectants HERE)
Niacinamide - a very effective skin-restoring ingredient that offers multiple
benefits for aging skin. Among these benefits is the ability to visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, fine lines, dullness, and helps improve the overall appearance of the skin. (learn more HERE)
Geogard ECT / Preservative Eco / Benzyl Alcohol-SAL (INCI: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin & Sorbic Acid) - Natural & Ecocert compliant preservative. Learn all about preservatives HERE
TSGD (INCI; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate) - All Natural Chelating Agent. Helps increase overall stability of product & boosts preservative. (Learn all about Chelating Agents HERE)
Betaine - Natural humectant derived from sugar beets. Hydrates skin, soothes, & said to improve texture. (Learn all about Humectants HERE)
Substitutes;
Distilled Water - any hydrosol or aloe water
Witch Hazel Hydrosol - you could use witch hazel extract. Other than that, no sub
Geogard ECT / Preservative Eco / Benzyl Alcohol-SAL (INCI: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin & Sorbic Acid) - Other Natural options; Euxyl K 900 (INCI; Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin.) Geogard 221 / Benzylalcohol-DHA (INCI; Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Water). Non Natural options; Liquid Germall Plus (INCI; Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbonate), Germall Plus Powder (INCI; Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate), Saliguard® PCG (INCI; Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol), Euxyl PE 9010 / Preservative 12 (INCI; Phenoxyethanol & Ethylhexylglycerin)
TSGD (INCI; Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate) - Sodium Phytate, or leave out. A non natural alternative is Disodium EDTA. You do not need a chelating agent if you are not selling. (Unless you still want to use one, of course as it does increase stability.)
Glycerin - any other humectant of choice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, DL Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate etc.
Propanediol - any other humectant of choice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, DL Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate etc.
Niacinamide -no sub
Betaine - any other humectant of choice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, DL Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate etc.
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